The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board approved amendments to the Homewood Mountain Resort Master Plan on Jan. 22 that allows reinvestment in the ski area while ensuring Homewood will continue to be open to the public, according to a press release from TRPA. Hundreds of in-person and online attendees participated in the meeting.
Previously approved projects to add accommodations and commercial uses at the base areas were reduced in size with updated architecture, according to the release. The Governing Board also approved a permit for Homewood to begin construction of a new gondola to replace the main chairlift at the resort’s North Base to improve skier access. The ski area will also work with fire officials to expand services and assist with wildfire evacuation.
Homewood will also continue its 250-acre forest fuel reduction project this year and is finalizing an agreement with the North Tahoe Fire Protection District to expand fire services and assist with emergency response and wildfire evacuation. More information on the Homewood Master Plan is available at trpa.gov/major-projects/homewood-mountain-resort-master-plan/.
“We are excited to make announcements about Homewood reopening next season,
season pass sales, gondola installation and projected project timelines,” Homewood Mountain Resort stated in an email announcement on Jan. 23. The email stated that more specifics would be released on Jan. 31.
